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Last Updated: Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 21:39 GMT
MP proposes maximum water charge
A top limit on water and sewerage charges is being proposed by a Devon MP in a bill to be introduced in the Commons on Wednesday.

Torbay MP Adrian Sanders the increase in charges since privatisation means bills in the South West of £450 and more are hitting pensioners.

He wants a maximum of 3% of household income going on water.

The bill is unlikely to become law, but Mr Sanders says its important the issue is kept on the agenda.




SEE ALSO:
New calls for water bill subsidy
19 Dec 05 |  Cornwall
£20 cash back for water customers
08 Dec 05 |  Cornwall
Water tax cap for poorer families
08 Dec 05 |  Northern Ireland


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